2006 Land Rover Discovery · 31,216 MOT tests
2006 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2006 Land Rover Discoverys fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Discovery years (31,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 36.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 154,222
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,216
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Suspension14.4%
- Brakes11.9%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Tyres4.8%
- Steering3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.61%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 4.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.52%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.39%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.07%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.77%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11.95%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.7%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (6.6%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2006 Land Rover Discoverys fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Discovery years (31,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.71% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.61% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Land Rover Discovery shows 154,222 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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